The Defence and National Security team will host a SME pitch and networking session for members with opening remarks from Jeremy Campbell at the Institute of Collaborative Working (ICW).
This session will provide an opportunity for SMEs from the defence, national security and cyber security sectors to present case studies that demonstrate where they have collaborated successfully with other SMEs or Primes, with the intention of promoting greater collaboration between SMEs and fostering familiarity with fellow member companies.
Agenda
- 10:00 - Welcome
- 10:05 - Keynote remarks from Jeremy Campbell, Institute of Collaborative Working
- 10:30 - Pitches 1-3 followed by Q+A
- 11:15 - Break
- 11:30 - Pitches 4-6 followed by Q+A
- 12:15 - Pitches 7-10 followed by Q+A
- 13:15 - Finish and networking
The following members will be presenting:
- Ctrl O
- Austin Elliot
- Salus Cyber
- Workspace Technology
- Yorktel
- Zaizi
- Logiq Consulting
- Acubed
- Nexor
- CalNexSol
Jeremy Wimble
Jeremy Wimble
Jeremy manages techUK's defence programme, helping the UK's defence technology sector align itself with the Ministry of Defence - including Defence Digital, DE&S, innovation units and Frontline Commands - through a broad range of activities including private briefings and early market engagement events. It also supports the MOD as it procures new digital technologies.
Prior to joining techUK, from 2016-2024 Jeremy was International Security Programme Manager at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) coordinating research and impact activities for funders including the FCDO and US Department of Defense, as well as business development and strategy.
Jeremy has a MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham and a BA (Hons) in Politics & Social Policy from Swansea University.
- Email:
- [email protected]
Annie Collings
Annie Collings
Annie joined techUK as the Programme Manager for Cyber Security and Central Government in September 2023. In this role, she supports the Cyber Security SME Forum, engaging regularly with key government and industry stakeholders to advance the growth and development of SMEs in the cyber sector.
Before joining techUK, Annie was an Account Manager at a specialist healthcare agency, where she provided public affairs support to a wide range of medical technology clients. She also gained experience as an intern in both an MP’s constituency office and with the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed. Annie holds a degree in International Relations from Nottingham Trent University.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- anniecollings24
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-collings-270150158/
Tracy Modha
Tracy Modha
Tracy supports several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Cyber Security, Defence, Health and Social Care, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!
Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 02073312000
- Twitter:
- @TracyModha,@TracyModha
- Website:
- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83,https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83
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